Shared Living Caregiver (Berkshires, MA)

Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc.; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 27,618 - 96,677; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous stipend

24-hour emergency assistance

Monthly in-home visits from a Care Manager

Access to clinicians for additional support

Training on home safety skills, medication management, and First Aid/CPR

Support of a nearby and loving family

Job summary

Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc. is seeking compassionate individuals or families in Berkshire County to become Shared Living Caregivers. The role involves providing a safe, nurturing environment for an adult with intellectual disabilities, assisting with daily activities, and emotional support. Generous stipends, 24-hour emergency assistance, and ongoing training will be provided. No prior experience is necessary, just an open heart and willingness to help others thrive.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and supportive individuals or families needed to provide care.
• Willingness to make a difference and support individuals.
• No prior experience necessary, stable home required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and share meals together with the individuals.
• Assist with appointments and community activities.
• Provide emotional and behavioral supports as necessary.

Skills

Compassion

Supportive attitude

Flexibility

Job description

Range = $27,618 to $96,677 annually *

* Range above represents difficulty of care payments paid to a caregiver for providing personal care services to an eligible person residing either in the caregiver’s home or in the person’s own home. Stipend rates are contingent upon assessed needs of the person and subject to state approval. Stipend levels 18 through 21 are available only by special application to the purchasing governmental unit. For Shared Living services stipend rates and related information, see 101 CMR411.03(5)(e)2.a.

Open Your Heart, Open Your Home/Caregiving with Love Nonotuck Resources Associates (www.nonotuck.com) is a community-based agency that provides residential services since 1972 to people with intellectual disabilities. Believing in the transformative power of caring for a person in a home-setting, we support individuals through matching them with caring providers who open their hearts and homes to our members as Shared Living Caregivers. Shared Living Caregivers need to provide a flexible and supportive environment where the individual they are supporting will feel safe and secure.

Positions available in: Great Barrington, Lee, Lenox, Pittsfield, Adams, North Adams

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: planning and sharing meals together each day, going to appointments and participating in community and social activities. The caregiver may also need to provide assistance, supervision and teaching in areas such as bathing, dressing, personal hygiene and budgeting. In addition, there may be a need to offer emotional and behavioral supports.

Nonotuck Resource Associates is looking for compassionate and supportive individuals or families in Berkshire County to open their homes to an adult with an intellectual disability. As a Shared Living Caregiver, you’ll have the opportunity to build a meaningful relationship while providing a safe, nurturing environment where someone can truly thrive.

We welcome applicants from all walks of life—whether you’re single, part of a couple, a family with children, or a pet owner. You don’t need prior experience—just an open heart, a stable home (single-family or apartment with an extra bedroom), and a willingness to make a difference.

The following resources will be available:

• Generous stipend
• 24- Hour emergency on-call assistance
• Monthly in-home visits from a Care Manager
• Access to clinicians for additional support
• Training on home safety skills, medication management, and First Aid/CPR
• Support of a nearby and loving family to help

If you're ready to enrich your life while helping someone else live their best life, we’d love to hear from you!